Electricity and water traditionally do not mix, so as a marine electrician your job will be vital and challenging. You will be responsible for safely installing, maintaining and repairing the specialised electrics on a whole range of boats.

You will install or replace the bridge and navigation lights, the cockpit spotlights and speakers. Working in AC and DC, you may also install and test snap freezers, holding freezers, portable generators, anchor winches or capstan winches. Depending on the vessel, you may also add a 12V radio or TV, or install a 240V converter to run AC mod cons.

You may refit an older boat with new wiring and a portable generator to accommodate a microwave, AC TV, inverters for AC or dual supply refrigerators.